Member Profiles

Judy FarleighJudy Farleigh, '70,
Government Camp, Ore.

• My family: Married 38 years to Scott Farleigh (attorney with Farleigh, Wada, Witt in Portland), two sons Kevin and Erik, and two lovely daughters-in-law, Ashleigh and Erika. Staying true to my Beaver roots has been difficult in this family. Not only is my husband a die-hard Duck, but Kevin, Erik, and Erika all graduated from the University of Oregon. Fortunately, Kevin came through when he married Ashleigh, who is a 2001 OSU graduate and my ally in all things orange and black.

In my spare time I enjoy: Although I have been retired from NW Natural for eight years, it seems like I have very little spare time. We split our time between homes in Government Camp and the Oregon coast. When I am at the mountain, I love to ski, snowshoe, and hike, and I read lots of books when the snow flies. At the coast, sailing, hiking on the beach, and biking are favorite activities. I also spend many hours in front of the computer trying to edit our photos and home video into something worth watching.

Highlight of my past year: Last summer we sailed our boat to Alaska. We spent three months living aboard and sailed over 3,000 miles through conditions that ranged from almost tropical (temperatures in the 80s-90s near Ketchikan) to a real arctic experience dodging icebergs near Juneau. We met many interesting people and had numerous close encounters with wild animals. It was an exciting way to spend the summer!

An aspect of my life I never could have predicted: I have become a football junkie. I certainly could not have predicted (and am quite embarrassed to admit) that I often root for the team from Eugene and that I even occasionally dress in green and yellow. I am, however, a Beaver in my heart and always wear the Orange and Black at Civil War time.

Why I joined the Women's Giving Circle: I was excited to be able to make a small contribution that actually has an impact. We hear a lot about major donors to universities and how their gifts have funded important programs and building projects. I think that this makes it difficult for ordinary people to feel like they are making a meaningful contribution. It was appealing for me to be able to give a few dollars and know that they are going for a cause that I care about.

 

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